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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
Clarifying Misconceptions
Show all fatawaWhy do ‘barelwi’ mosques emphasise wearing long trousers?
Why do ‘brelvi’ mosques emphasise wearing long trousers?
Does a man’s wudu break if he scratches his private organ?
Does a man’s wudu break if he scratches his front private organ? Is it permissible to scratch this part of one’s body unnecessarily?
What is the hukm on ascribing imkan al kidhb?
What is the actual hukm on ascribing imkan al kidhb to Allah?
Does a Pir have to be a Hafiz of the Quran?
Does a Pir have to be a Hafiz of the Quran?
Is it true Women can’t leave their house for 40 days after giving birth?
It is said a woman should not leave her home for 40 days after giving birth. Please can you provide a further explanation as to whether there is any truth in the above statement?
Is wearing a taweez shirk or permissible?
Is wearing a taweez (amulet) around your neck allowed?
Can Muslims celebrate Christmas?
Are we allowed to celebrate Christmas ? I am asking this question on the behalf of teenagers living in this country, England.
Imam Ahmed Rida Khan on Krishna the Hindu ‘God’
Please explain and clear up why Imam Ahmed Raza mentions Krishna the Hindu God to be present in many places.
Does the Qur’an justify grooming non-Muslim girls?
Hi, I’m Sikh, I am looking for clarity on this subject. I would like to know what the Qur’an says about grooming and manipulation of girls (specifically non-Muslims) by some, so called Muslim gangs…
Are women allowed to use metal (razor/scissor) on their body to remove hair?
I have always been told women are not allowed to use metal on the body. So my question is; are women allowed to use metal (razors/scissors) on their body as some people say if you use it then your…
Intermingling of men & women in front of a Pir, and kissing his hand.
Is intermingling of men and women in front of Peers/Shaykhs allowed? Also, can women kiss the hand of a Peer/Shaykh?
Do I have to do Istinja whenever my Wudu is broken by releasing wind (farting)?
If you have wudu and fall asleep for 10 minutes when making wudu again do you have to do istinja (washing of the private parts) as well?
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